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Emir of Rano dies at 74

Emir of Rano dies at 74 MAY 2, 2020 | EASTERN PILOT The Emir of Rano, in Kano State,  Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila II, is dead. The ...



Emir of Rano dies at 74

MAY 2, 2020 | EASTERN PILOT

The Emir of Rano, in Kano State,  Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila II, is dead.

The emir passed away on Saturday at a hospital in Kano at the age of 74.

The Turakin Rano and House of Representatives Member of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm confirmed the death.

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The late emir was buried this evening in the emirate according to Islamic rites.
He was survived by two wives and 17 children.

Recall that the Emir was said to have been sick and hospitalized before he gave up on Saturday evening.

Meanwhile, Rano Emirate is one of the four newly created Emirates in Kano State.


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